Frequently Asked Questions

For Employers located in Japan

Ans. We usually charge 30%-35% (on an average) of the annual salary of each successful placement. The fee depends on the type of industry, assignment and also the way you would like to work with us. Please call us for details.

Ans. We are a research based Executive Search Firm. Therefore, more than 90% of our Talents have been generated from Head Hunting/Direct Approach. The remaining 10% are from referrals, advertisement, events, scouting, and so on.

Ans. Yes, we would try our best to provide you updated market information and also assisting your recruitment team to improve their skills in writing professional job specifications, interview techniques that may help in learning how to choose the best talent from a pool, etc.

Ans. No. As a specialized and professional Executive Search company, this is the minimum that we can do for your company. Working together may make life simple and bring maximum happiness to both parties.

For Employers located Overseas

Ans. Yes. We can assist you regardless of your current location as far as we have access to telephone and email. For your information, we are licensed by the Japanese Ministry of Labour, and have permission for Talent search activities all over Japan.

Ans. Yes. You can. If you ask for our suggestion, we would simply suggest you to outsource your recruitment function to a Licensed Recruitment Agency. You may also advertise your openings in the portal recruitment site.
The possibility that you may find the right talent is very low or zero. This is because of a cultural issue. Japanese usually do not change their jobs a lot. If they have to, most of them prefer not to have direct interaction with the employer. They prefer having assistance from a professional intermediary. You may try not involving any intermediary in order to reduce your cost but the chance that you can find great talent without any assistance from intermediary is very low or even zero. At the end of the day, if your project ends up in failure, you may realize your big loss in monetary and also time.

For Talents (Job Seekers) located in Japan

Ans. No. We do not charge Talents. We would try our best to assist you in finding your dream job. To do that, you may need help on market information, professional resume writing, interview preparation and training etc. Our career consultants will spend time with you so that everything goes smoothly until you find your dream job. You do not need to pay a single yen for those services.

Ans. Yes, we are here for you. No matter whether you have changed job before or not, please contact us directly and discuss with our career consultants. They will guide you until you find your dream job.

Ans. Your personal information will be treated as highly confidential. We are abiding by the Privacy Policy Law of Japan. Black Pigeon as a company will not disclose your personal information to a third party without your written consent.

Ans. It usually takes 2-5 weeks on an average (From resume submission to final offer). But it depends on the seniority level, urgency of employer and also how you prioritize your job hunting activities.

Ans. Without a minimum level of Japanese language skills (JLPT level 1 or 2), it is quite challenging finding a job here. Talents who possess strong technical/IT/Engineering skills may find opportunity without having very strong Japanese language skills.

For Talents (Job Seekers) located in Overseas

Ans. Yes, we can help you. Please bear in mind that, you may need to be flexible in job category or industry preference. Many employers are quite strict in their hiring requirements such as having work experience in Japanese market.

Ans. This is not our common practice. It is extremely difficult to find a job in Japan without having a strong command in Japanese language. If you know Japanese and have special qualifications such as Computer Programming experience in Finance or Gaming, you may find a job in Japan. If you are one of these super talents, please drop us email along with a resume.

Ans. (i) You have to be based in Japan, (ii) We need to discuss further (iii) If we are verbally agree, we will be going through Partnership Agreement (iv) If both parties are fine with the Agreement, then we can sign it for a particular period of time. The contract can be renewed based on your performance.